Center for Values Based Living Groups
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group for Adults
Enrollment: Rolling Admission with openings (sign up today!)
Finding yourself overwhelmed by strong emotion you don’t know what to do with? Difficulty relating to others and making effective day-to-day choices? DBT is designed to help develop skills in these areas, helping you to live a more meaningful life.
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Embodied Presence: a Functional Somatic Psychotherapy Group
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
Functional Somatic Psychotherapy is a new group being offered by Abby Hurley. This group supports learning different body-based strategies with an emphasis on their different purposes and how to know what to do when to support showing up, opening up, and moving forward in compassion and life-giving ways. Perfect for clients who struggle with significant activation when they come in contact with internal experiences that are distressing for them (such as trauma, dissociation, anxiety, or high sensitivity) This group will run for 12 weeks on Fridays at 9am in our Wheaton office beginning Jan 20.
Join this group to cultivate the skills to be present with painful emotions and connect to what truly matters. Through somatic approaches, mindfulness, and experiential exercises, you'll learn to: - Develop greater body awareness and emotional regulation - Practice self-compassion and self-awareness - Enhance resilience and coping skills - Foster meaningful connections with yourself and others This group offers a safe, supportive environment to explore and deepen your understanding of yourself and your emotions. No prior experience with somatic approaches is necessary.
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Mentalization Based Therapy Processing Group for Adults
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
This year-long mentalization-based processing group for adults is a therapeutic group that focuses on helping individuals develop their mentalizing capacity. Mentalization is the ability to understand that your thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and can change depending on the situation.
When you have attachment wounds, it can be hard to see that your thoughts and feelings are like a puzzle that can be solved. Mentalization helps you step back, look at the whole picture, and find new ways to put the pieces together. It's like having a wise guide inside your mind, helping you navigate tricky emotions and relationships. With mentalization, you can start to understand why you feel the way you do, and make positive changes to build stronger, healthier connections with others. It's like learning a new language that helps you communicate better with yourself and others, and can help heal those attachment wounds.
Goals for group:
1. Improve emotional regulation and self-awareness
2. Enhance ability to understand and empathize with others
3. Develop more effective relationships and communication skills
4. Increase self-reflection and introspection
Group Process:
Each session will focus on a specific theme or topic, such as attachment, trauma, or relationships. The group leader will help facilitate discussions, encouraging members to mentalize (reflect on) their own thoughts, feelings, and intentions, as well as those of others in the group. As the group works together to develop a safe and supportive environment, members will learn to identify and challenge their own mentalizing biases and assumptions.
With rolling admission and an initial course of brief individual work to support you, its never too late to get started. Reach out today!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group for Teens
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
Empower Your Teen to Thrive: Join Our DBT Group!
Is your teenager struggling with:
- Emotional turmoil and mood swings?
- Self-doubt and low self-esteem?
- Difficult relationships and communication challenges?
- Self-destructive behaviors or substance use?
Our Teen DBT Group offers a safe, supportive, and skills-based program to help your teen develop emotional resilience, confidence, and a more positive outlook on life!
What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven, evidence-based approach that combines mindfulness, self-awareness, and practical skills to manage emotions, behaviors, and relationships more effectively.
What will your teen gain from our DBT Group?
- Improved emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Enhanced self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-esteem
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Healthy coping mechanisms and stress management
- Increased confidence and resilience
- Supportive connections with peers and trained therapists
Group Details:
- Ages: 13-18
- Duration: 3 months
- Frequency: Weekly sessions (60 minutes)
- Group size: 4-8 teens, led by 1-2 trained therapists
We also provide individualized DBT support for parents to gain a deeper understanding of your teen's emotions and behaviors and learn effective communication and support strategies.
Take the first step towards empowering your teen! Contact us to learn more and schedule an initial consultation. Let's work together to help your teen thrive!
Restoring Balance - a Caregiver Support Group
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
Discover valuable resources and skills to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving, and find a sense of balance and renewed energy in your life!
Dr. Lisa Suarez and Diane Doll will guide clients through discussions concerning issues caregivers face and teaching skills on mindfulness, coping, relationships, and self-care.
As a result of this 8-week group clients will have the resources to be more aware and accepting of themselves and others, cope better with stress and triggers, better regulate their thoughts and emotions, and improve their relationships with other people.
This group seeks to engage caregivers in active and focused problem-solving approaches related to caregiving to improve the quality of care, reduce burden, and improve functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group for Adults
Enrollment: CLOSED (reach out today for more information about group options!)
Find calm in the storm with our 16-week DBT group, tailored to support adults struggling with intense emotion dysregulation. This transformative program combines the proven effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with the powerful practices of somatic integration.
Through this holistic approach, you'll learn to: - Regulate overwhelming emotions and reduce stress - Develop self-awareness and self-acceptance - Improve relationships and communication skills - Enhance resilience and coping strategies - Cultivate a deeper connection with your body and emotions Our expert facilitators will guide you in a safe and supportive environment, helping you develop the tools and techniques necessary to achieve emotional balance and well-being. Take the first step towards a more peaceful and empowered life. Join our 16-week DBT group with somatic integration and discover a more harmonious you
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Mentalization Based Therapy Group for Adults
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
Mentalization is like a superpower for your mind! It's the ability to understand that your thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and can change depending on the situation. When you have attachment wounds, it can be hard to see that your thoughts and feelings are like a puzzle that can be solved. Mentalization helps you step back, look at the whole picture, and find new ways to put the pieces together. It's like having a wise guide inside your mind, helping you navigate tricky emotions and relationships. With mentalization, you can start to understand why you feel the way you do, and make positive changes to build stronger, healthier connections with others. It's like learning a new language that helps you communicate better with yourself and others, and can help heal those attachment wounds.
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group for Teens
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
Are you a teenager navigating the rollercoaster of emotions, seeking a supportive community to understand and manage your feelings? Introducing our "Emotional Resilience" Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Teens – a transformative journey toward emotional well-being!
🌈 What is DBT? DBT is a highly effective therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness techniques. It empowers individuals to build emotional resilience, regulate intense emotions, and enhance interpersonal relationships.
🚀 What Our Group Offers:
Safe and Inclusive Space: A judgment-free zone where teens can express themselves authentically and connect with peers facing similar challenges.
Skill-Building Workshops: Engaging sessions that teach practical DBT skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate interpersonal relationships.
Mindfulness Practices: Learn mindfulness techniques to stay present, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall well-being.
Interactive Group Activities: Fun and interactive exercises designed to reinforce DBT skills in real-life scenarios, promoting active learning.
Experienced Facilitators: Our experienced therapists create a supportive and encouraging environment, ensuring each participant feels heard and valued.
🌺 Benefits for Teens:
Develop emotional regulation skills
Improve interpersonal relationships
Enhance communication and assertiveness
Boost self-esteem and self-awareness
Cultivate mindfulness for stress reduction
Restoring Balance - a Caregiver Support Group
Enrollment: OPEN (sign up today!)
Discover valuable resources and skills to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving, and find a sense of balance and renewed energy in your life!
Dr. Lisa Suarez will guide clients through discussions concerning issues caregivers face and teaching skills on mindfulness, coping, relationships, and self-care.
As a result of this 8-week group clients will have the resources to be more aware and accepting of themselves and others, cope better with stress and triggers, better regulate their thoughts and emotions, and improve their relationships with other people.
This group seeks to engage caregivers in active and focused problem-solving approaches related to caregiving to improve the quality of care, reduce burden, and improve functioning.
Rooted Resilience - A Support Group for Adults with Complex Trauma
Enrollment: OPEN (reach out today!)
Introducing "Rooted Resilience" - a trauma-informed DBT and somatic group for adults. This group offers a unique integration of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and somatic techniques, specifically designed for adults who have experienced trauma. Our approach prioritizes safety, connection, and empowerment, fostering an environment where individuals can explore new ways of living and healing. DBT skills, such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation, will be taught and practiced within a trauma-informed framework, acknowledging the impact of trauma on participants' lives. Simultaneously, somatic techniques will help individuals develop body awareness, release pent-up tension, and enhance their sense of grounding and control. Through experiential exercises, guided meditations, and creative expression, participants will:
* Develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion
* Enhance resilience and coping skills
* Improve emotional regulation and tolerance for difficult emotions
* Cultivate a stronger connection between mind, body, and spirit
Our group will be facilitated by trained mental health professionals with expertise in trauma, DBT, and somatic techniques. We recognize the importance of meeting participants where they are, honoring their unique experiences, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect. Join us in empowering individuals on their journey towards healing, wholeness, and embodied resilience.
Parenting with Intense Emotions Workshop
Enrollment: OPEN Reach out today!
Jump start your parenting with key guides to support you when you are overwhelmed with intense emotion in the home (anxiety, depression, disengagement, anger and everything in between).
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Emotion Regulation Group for Adults
Enrollment: Closed (reach out today for more information about future groups!)
This emotion regulation virtual workshop exists to foster mutual support, mindful practice, and emotional growth for each participant. This 6-week learning opportunity incorporates evidence based practice with the targets of effectively noticing, growing in awareness of, learning to accept and managing our own emotional experiences.
Strive & Thrive
Enrollment: CLOSED Reach out today for future group offerings!
Make this the year your New Year Resolutions take root and flourish in your life. In this 8 week, structured, goal and solution oriented group we are covering skills and experiences you need to pick the direction, keep going and do what matters. We work on knowing what makes change really worth it for you and build the skills needed for sustainable, meaningful growth!
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Winter Wellness
Enrollment: OPEN Reach out today!
This structured, 4 week group is tailored to provide support and refresher on skill for adults for whom the holidays and end of the year presents a challenge and a difficult time.
We will cover mindfulness skills, provide coaching on values and committed action, explore family dynamics and how to navigate them, and build a clear and specific “what to do” plan for distress tolerance.
Emotion Efficacy Therapy
Enrollment: FULL (reach out to join our waitlist for future groups)
In this experiential 8-week group for adults come learn the process for moving toward what matters even in the midst of painful emotions like anxiety and sorrow. Experience your capacity to expand, ride with and embrace what has been so difficult to give space. This group combines evidenced based practices: DBT, ACT, and exposure.
This group is part of an ongoing series of core groups. Please reach out for information about concurrent and future group offerings. The Heritage Center for Values Based Living seeks to engage individuals in the acceptance and change skills needed to face what feels impossible and discover what truly matters. We recognize that this journey is a unique one and seek to provide our clients with the individualized plan that journey requires. Each person’s work at Heritage starts in a consultation with a member of our team where we will assess one’ treatment journey, goals, and then tailor our individual, group, assessment, and collaboration options to meet their needs. This is particularly valuable for individuals who may be transitioning out of higher levels of care or seeking higher levels of support while navigating demands of day-to-day life.
Engage Group: Support for Women
Enrollment: CLOSED (reach out today for further recommendations!)
Engage group exists to foster mutual support, mindfulness practice, and emotional growth for each of its members. It consists of women who have a current or past struggle with depression and/or anxiety.